Properties worth crores belonging to drug peddlers demolished in Anantnag: Police

Anantnag, Apr 29: In a major crackdown against drug trafficking and illegal encroachments, Anantnag Police, in coordination with the civil administration, carried out a demolition drive targeting properties worth crores illegally constructed on state land by individuals involved in narcotics-related offences, police officials said.

“During the operation, multiple  structures raised on state land falling under Khasra No. 319 (min) of estate Sangam along NHW-44 were demolished. These structures were being used as roadside eateries (dabbas/restaurants) and were found to be linked with persons involved in NDPS Act cases.” a spokesperson said in a statement.

Providing details regarding demolished structures, the spokesperson said that one such establishment, “Kashmir Restaurant (Dabba)”, was owned by Gul Mohammad Mir, son of Mohammad Sadiq Mir and Bashir Ahmad Mir, son of Gul Mohammad Mir, both residents of Donipora Sangam. 

He said Gul Mohammad Mir is involved in FIR No. 232/2011 under Section 8/20 of the NDPS Act registered at Police Station Bijbehara, while Bashir Ahmad Mir is involved in FIR Nos. 191/2020 under Section 8/20 and 213/2024 under Sections 8/15, 29 of the NDPS Act.

Another structure demolished was “Taj Restaurant (Dabba)”, constructed on the same Khasra number, belonged to Mohammad Maqbool Mir, son of  Mohammad Sadiq Mir, along with his sons Aijaz Ahmad and Ghulam Mohi-ud-din Mir, all residents of Donipora Sangam. They are involved in FIR No. 188/2021 under Sections 8/15, 29 of the NDPS Act registered at Police Station Bijbehara, he said in the statement.

Moreover, one more structure identified as “MIR Restaurant”, located between the above two establishments and belonging to their brother Amma Mir, was also demolished during the drive.

All these structures, the spokesperson said, were found to have been illegally erected on state land without authorization. The demolition was carried out strictly as per legal procedures, reinforcing the commitment of Anantnag Police to act firmly against drug peddlers and unlawful encroachments.

Anantnag Police reiterated its zero-tolerance policy against the drug menace and appeals to the general public to cooperate with law enforcement agencies by sharing information regarding drug trafficking and other illegal activities.